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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Eel O'Brian on March 05, 2008, 07:52:54 PM

Title: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Eel O'Brian on March 05, 2008, 07:52:54 PM

I never really warmed to the first PS2 game (still haven't played 2), but somehow - even though the playstyle is basically the same - it's a perfect fit on a handheld.  Easy to control, not a lot of bullshit platforming (so far), and the Quicktime events aren't as stupid.  You get to bust a dude's head open with a chest full of gold within the first five minutes, too, so that's a bonus.  Pretty WOW production values for PSP, too.  I'm diggin' it.  Anyone else get this?

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: bud on March 05, 2008, 07:56:27 PM

i don't get the length-hate. i think gs said ''you can easily finish it under 7 hours.'' i mean, that's only about an hour shorter than gow1; and this is on a handheld and is $40! wtf.

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: demi on March 05, 2008, 07:57:17 PM

oh yeah, i totally "got" it too

just kidding

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: MrAngryFace on March 05, 2008, 07:59:58 PM

I got it, beat the first boss, played WoW oh noes! Going to play more of it before bed tonight. I love how easy Easy Mode is :D

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Eel O'Brian on March 05, 2008, 08:03:45 PM

Yeah, I may step it up to Normal.  Easy is a bit too easy, I think.

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: MrAngryFace on March 05, 2008, 08:06:14 PM

Not for me! I might actually beat a game!

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Eel O'Brian on March 05, 2008, 08:08:48 PM

you're right, i might leave it on easy, could get frustrating later on down the line

i got so mad at GoW1 I had the PS2 in my hands ready to break it, lol

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: demi on March 05, 2008, 08:15:45 PM

old people

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 05, 2008, 08:28:19 PM

i'm diggin it so far -- it seems to work better for me on a handheld, where i don't mind the lack of a real combo system and can enjoy it for what it is: simple, stupid, slickly produced superfun.

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: The Sceneman on March 05, 2008, 08:33:33 PM

sounds like a winner, and if you get to smash a chest FULL OF GOLD on someones head, this could well be GOTY... that is if Lost Odyssey and Omega 5 werent already out and Etrian Odyssey 2 will probably be coming out also

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: The Sceneman on March 05, 2008, 08:34:48 PM

Quote from: Eel_O_Brian on March 05, 2008, 08:08:48 PM

you're right, i might leave it on easy, could get frustrating later on down the line

i got so mad at GoW1 I had the PS2 in my hands ready to break it, lol

my old roommate claimed to have pissed on an N64  :-X

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Smooth Groove on March 05, 2008, 10:22:52 PM

I don't get the complains about game length either.  It's long enough

spoiler (click to show/hide)

for a free game. 

[close]

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Eel O'Brian on March 05, 2008, 10:34:56 PM

Quote from: demi on March 05, 2008, 08:15:45 PM

old people

i know, smh involuntarily

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Mupepe on March 06, 2008, 09:41:15 AM

sold out at gamestop :'(

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Eel O'Brian on March 07, 2008, 12:02:12 AM

haha, handheld titties

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: CurseoftheGods on March 07, 2008, 01:46:54 AM

Oh my God, this game is fuck awesome. I didn't like the game back when I originally played it on the PS2, but it's a perfect fit for a handheld title. The production values are insane, everything in this game is so slick. :D

Easy Mode is a bit too easy I think. I hope the difficulty picks up. I am only at the second save point, and I am kind of debating on whether or not I should start a new game on Normal.

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Smooth Groove on March 07, 2008, 02:29:59 AM

Quote from: Mupepe on March 06, 2008, 09:41:15 AM

sold out at gamestop :'(

Ask Demi where to find it. 

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: CurseoftheGods on March 08, 2008, 10:12:15 PM

I hate using the nub for Quick Time Events. :'(

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on March 09, 2008, 12:36:53 AM

so I started playing this

it's super polished and competent

to the point that I stopped playing it almost immediately

I already played God of War I and II

why do I want to play the exact same game again?

wait, I don't

Year of PSP abruptly ends

EDIT: If you're not burnt out on the first two games, I can definitely see the appeal--the game is shit-hot.  But for now? Eh... I'll get it in 9 months on the PS2 for $20.

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: CurseoftheGods on March 09, 2008, 01:07:41 AM

I didn't play the first two games (well, I only played the first one for an hour). :rock

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: cognititivemonster on March 09, 2008, 11:54:36 PM

I'm willing to purchase another PSP for this game.  My previous PSP dropped 3 feet and ceased to work ever again. Thanks SONY! I don't quite understand why they made that damn thing so fragile.  It's like carrying a newborn around all the time.

I hope GoW:CoO sets a new standard for PSP action games.  I swear, GoW presents a style of play that a number of games could build upon.  Castlevania comes to mind....

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Ichirou on March 10, 2008, 12:01:02 AM

Quote from: Smooth Groove on March 05, 2008, 10:22:52 PM

I don't get the complains about game length either.  It's long enough

spoiler (click to show/hide)

for a free game. 

[close]

Bandai Namco says it's going to refocus development on its Gundam games from the PS2 to the PSP, for what it's worth.  Doesn't sound like a dying console to me...

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Cormacaroni on March 10, 2008, 08:03:33 AM

This game is indeed pretty great. Although, much like the PS2 games, doing those semi-circle turns in QTEs can be infuriating. It feels weird to be playing such a grandiose game on a tiny handheld with ear buds...gonna be stranger on the train tomorrow!

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Himu on March 10, 2008, 03:17:02 PM

lol god of war zzz

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 10, 2008, 04:52:36 PM

just beat it -- something i'd never done with the previous gow titles. i will post a review later.

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: Cormacaroni on March 13, 2008, 09:30:24 AM

Quote from: Professor Prole on March 10, 2008, 04:52:36 PM

just beat it -- something i'd never done with the previous gow titles. i will post a review later.

*waits patiently*

Title: Re: God of War: Chains of Olympus
Post by: AdmiralViscen on March 13, 2008, 12:06:38 PM

Quote from: cognititivemonster on March 09, 2008, 11:54:36 PM

I'm willing to purchase another PSP for this game.  My previous PSP dropped 3 feet and ceased to work ever again. Thanks SONY! I don't quite understand why they made that damn thing so fragile.  It's like carrying a newborn around all the time.

I hope GoW:CoO sets a new standard for PSP action games.  I swear, GoW presents a style of play that a number of games could build upon.  Castlevania comes to mind....

I've dropped my PSP from a greater height than that with no problem.